MELLOW MUSHROOM RESTAURANT

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Bulk ice machine soiled.

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Top exterior of dishwasher soiled.

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gaskets soiled. Walk in cooler shelves soiled. Around and underneath soda machine nozzles soiled.

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Double door reach in cooler near soda machine shelves soiled.

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth on prep table. Operator placed in sanitation bucket. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at handwashing sink on cook line by pizza oven. Operator replaced the paper towels at handwashing sink. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a plastic cup in container of Parmesan cheese in walk in cooler. Operator removed cup. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed unsealed concrete floor in walk in cooler outside back door.

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed butter (91F - Hot Holding); red sauce (129F - Hot Holding) person in charge started reheating items brought out at 1100. Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Two food certifications expired in 2023. Discussed with person in charge.

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed small spray bottle with clear liquid above prep table unlabeled. Observed spray bottle with bleach water missing label. Person in charge added label. Corrective Action Taken

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed unpeeled onion on floor under food rack. Person in charge picked up onion and placed on unwashed produce shelf. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On cook line in top of reach-in cooler observed, ham (48F - Cold Holding); pizza sauce (40F - Hot Holding). Operator stated cooler was stocked less than four hours prior to temperature and places in freezer to cool rapidly. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. At mop sink observed vacuum breaker in wrong position and not on hose end of the splitter.

Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Observed no written cleanup procedures available. Provided operator with handout during inspection. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed multiple pans stored on clean dish rack with food debris buildup.

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed handwash sink partially blocked by table and coffee maker. Operator began moving table during inspection. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at handwash sink near walk-in cooler. Operator stocked paper towels during inspection. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Observed no proof employees are aware of reporting requirements. Provided operator with form during inspection. Corrective Action Taken

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. On clean dish storage rack observed multiple containers with old labels present.

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach-in cooler next to pizza oven, observed cheese; (46F - Cold Holding); pepperoni (47F - Cold Holding). Operator stated cooler was stocked less than two hours prior and placed items in walk-in cooler along with all other Time/Temperature Control for Safety Foods stocked at same time. In walk-in cooler observed large container of marinara (44F - Cold Holding). Operator stated it had been taken in and out several times prior to temperature and cracked lid to cool. Corrective Action Taken

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. Observed, beer cheese (123F - Reheating). Operator stated cheese was reheated less than two hours prior to temperature and placed in microwave. Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed interior of ice machine with slight mold-like substance buildup. Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwash sink next to tea/coffee table observed blocked by table. Operator moved table during inspection. In dish area observed handwash sink blocked by large container. Operator moved container during inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed five employees hired over 60 days prior without proof of training.

Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee drink with no lid stored on shelf over reach-in cooler on cook line. Employee moved drink during inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. In cabinet next to server reach-in cooler observed employee purse stored next to bags of straws. Operator moved purse during inspection. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Food stored on floor. In walk-in cooler observed containers of pizza spice on floor. Operator moved buckets during inspection. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. In standing reach-in cooler near soda station observed unwashed mushrooms stored over ready to eat containers of vegetables. Operator moved mushrooms to the bottom during inspection. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Two live flies observed by drink dispenser near server station.

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Multiple chemical bottles stored next to plastic portion cups on shelf in dry storage area. Cups moved and stored correctly. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Missing at end of splitter where green hose is attached for mop sink faucet. Splitter removed. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of ice machine in kitchen. White cutting board for salad chopper in prep area. Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand washing sink in prep area blocked by salad spinner. Spinner moved. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle containing clear chemical cleaner stored in dry storage area. Bottle removed and emptied. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Tank in liquor storage closet. Tank secured. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee open drink on counter over pizza make line. Drink discarded. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint/beard guard while engaging in food preparation. Multiple employees in kitchen. All put hats on. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clean storage pans stored on rack/shelf near dish area. Plastic cups in server and bar areas.

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler in middle of cook line has damaged interior door and torn gasket. Spray hose for dish area is broken. Hose for sanitizer is repaired with duct tape. Repeat Violation

Basic - Floors, walls, and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under ice machine in kitchen. Floor in dish area. Floor in walk in cooler. Floor in prep area. Floor in small server area. Floor in bar. Wall in dish area.

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Multiple utility carts in kitchen. Side of reach in cooler in server station.

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Clean storage pans stored on rack/shelf near dish area.

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Both dumpsters outside of establishment. Lids closed. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Clean knives stored in silverware rack. Knives removed to be washed. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Reach in cooler in middle of cook line in kitchen.

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Water filter by drink station in small server area.